
Jawaher Almutlaq: building quantum photonics expertise in Saudi Arabia
Jawaher Almutlaq leads the Quantum Photonics Lab at KAUST as an Ibn Rushd Assistant Professor. Her research explores quantum sensing and communication, including the…
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Jawaher Almutlaq leads the Quantum Photonics Lab at KAUST as an Ibn Rushd Assistant Professor. Her research explores quantum sensing and communication, including the…

Dana Al Sulaiman joined KAUST in 2021 and leads the BioMAD Lab, developing advanced materials and technologies for disease diagnosis and monitoring. Her research…

Wedyan Babatain leads the Integrated Interfaces Lab at KAUST as an Ibn Rushd Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her work develops sensors,…

Derya Baran is an associate professor at KAUST and leads the Organic and Hybrid Materials for Energy Applications Lab. Her research develops semiconductor materials…

Ikram Blilou is a professor of Plant Science at KAUST, where her research examines root development and how plants adapt to challenging environments. Her…

Nazek El Atab leads the Smart Advanced Memory Devices and Applications Lab at KAUST. Her research focuses on multifunctional electronics, including devices that combine…

Suzana Nunes is a professor at KAUST whose work focuses on membrane science and sustainable separation technologies. She joined the university in 2009 after…

Raquel Peixoto is a professor of Marine Science at KAUST and leads the Marine Microbiomes Lab. Her research investigates how beneficial microorganisms can help…

Iman Roqan joined KAUST in 2008 as its first Saudi female faculty member, according to the university’s official biography. Her work focuses on semiconductor…

Original announcement: 20 September 2026. PIF announced Tawrid Company for Financing Solutions on 20 September 2026. The digital platform is designed to connect buyers,…

Original announcement: 07 September 2026. PIF announced Gulf Coast Development Company on 7 September 2026 to develop a coastal residential and tourism destination in…

Mohammed Aldossary’s entrepreneurial work brings a practical business challenge into focus: helping smaller businesses obtain the supplies and services they need to operate. Starting…